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July 1, 2025 37 mins

How does a Problem String look in front of real students? In this episode Pam and Kim give a play by play for how a Problem String could be facilitated.

Talking Points:

  • When to circulate and when to ask for choral response
  • Helping students communicate thinking
  • How and when to engage students in conversations
  • When to anchor strategies
  • When to be intentionally curious to solidify thinking

Check out our grade level Problem String books!

Grade 1 Problem Strings: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/nps-1

Grade 2 Problem Strings: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/NPS-2

Grade 3 Problem Strings: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/nps-3

Grade 4 Problem Strings: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/nps-4

Grade 5 Problem Strings: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/nps-5

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